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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 459.45 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 459.45 and 143.94 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 459.45 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/459.45 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 459.45 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 66,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133.23/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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